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Sad news for the USMC folks. We lost another of our leaders. Ed Bauernfeind passed away Sunday. No more info at this point. Ed was my CO at VMGR-352 back in the day!!! We took out the GALE lights one night.... Good CO, Good Pilot, Good Man!
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I know several members here knew my father CMSgt Charles Thomas. At 0350 MST he passed away in Albuquerque NM. He died of complications arrising from aggresive lung cancer. He was 74 years old. His career spanned ~ 55 years of service, (4 years in the Marines, 27 years in the Air Force and another 20+ as a civilian contractor for the Air Force.) He spent his entire time in the Air Force/civilian working or flying on turbo prop aircraft (130 and 133) with over 40 years in Rescue/Special Operatations. The service will be at 1100 on Friday 2 April at French Funerals, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE. Albuquerque NM. The reception will follow at the same location. ETA: My…
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Hi, folks, Just thought I'd let you know my new novel, titled THE MULLAH'S STORM, features a C-130 nav as the main character. Putnam will release the book in September, and it's already available for pre-order on Amazon and the other online booksellers. The novel received a brief mention in a recent New York Times article, at this link: www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/us/08military.html Meanwhile, many thanks for your support here for my previous, nonfiction book, THE SPEED OF HEAT. And back at the good old WVANG, where I'm still flying, we're hitting our stride in the C-5 now that we've converted from the Herk. Take care and fly safe! Tom Young
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All, The following was submitted through the Contact Us link on the site. Can anyone help them out or point them in the direction of some help? Casey To Whom it may concern, My name is Wayne Graham and I am trying to locate a C130 that can be used to fly relief supplies from Ft. Pierce Florida to Port Au Prince Haiti. I am helping an organization called Missionary Flights International..you can get more info on them at www.missionaryflights.org They have tons of donated supplies in their warehouse but lack the greatest transport plane ever designed for such a task..the C130. If you know of anyone who would like to save lives and make a difference, p…
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I just saw an e mail about a reunion of the 36 TAS to be held 23-25 April. Don't know who is running it or where it is at. The list of names and e mail addresses I saw seemed to have mostly McChord folks on it. I did not see many Langley era names on it, and I don't know about Yokota. Maybe someone in the know can fill us in? Bob
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Emmy Award Winning Company Seeks Freight Dogs! We’re developing an exciting new documentary TV series all about freight dogs. The series would air on a major US cable network. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please have them contact our casting producer: [email protected]
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Many members of the C-130 community were saddened to learn that Bob Pinard passed away on February 15. Bob was another of the icons in the C-130 world whose career spanned the spectrum to a large degree. He was Stan/Eval for the 815th TCS at Tachikawa in the mid-60s and flew with Col. Charlie Howe whenever the colonel decided he wanted to fly in an A-model. He finished up his career as a maintenance officer at Hurlburt and lived in Ft. Walton Beach. After the Air Force he remained in airlift, working for Southern Air Transport and for some overseas entities. He's missed by a lot of people.
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Delano Simmons Born: May 9, 1933 Died: December 31, 2009 Location: Beebe , AR Tribute & Message From The Family Delano O. Simmons, Sr. of Beebe (Opal community), Arkansas, was born May 9, 1933 at Meridian, Mississippi, and went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2009. Mr. Simmons was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving twenty-three years. He was also retired from Franklin Electric and Ward Bus Factory. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his father and mother, Reese and Alene Simmons of Mississippi; a sister, Gail Koppenol of Louisiana and a son, Robert Simmons of Arkansas. He leaves behind to …
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As some of you know already, I am attempting to compile a data base of former 8th SOS (Combat Talon I) members and also passing on information on the upcoming reunion. Please forward to me any mailing address, phone#s, e-mail addresses and/or any other info that I might not have on record. Also, please send this to anyone you think is not on my list and should be. I am attaching the Agenda, Registration Form and Trifold. The earlier you register for the reunion, the easier it is for the organizers to make all the arrangements. Also, if you are interested in playing golf, we are limited to 8 foursomes, so sign up soon to avoid the rush. Golf has been moved from Gator…
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MSgt Shawn Michael Kovach, 34, died Wednesday, February 3 at his home in Harrisburg. Kovach served in the U.S. Air Force from 1993 - 1999 and has been a member of the Air National Guard 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, PA, from 1999 to-date. Most recently, he served as a Loadmaster Instructor. Kovach was a decorated veteran, having been deployed in Haiti, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, England, and elsewhere worldwide. A 1993 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School and a 2003 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Kovach's military achievements included: Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Aerial Achievement Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award with o…
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From: William Favor All, Stan 'Bongo" Graham passed away this morning at 5:45 AM. Diane is holding up as best she can. Diane does want to have services in Pensacola where she and Stan are from. I have merged all the KC-130 emails that I have but the list is far from being complete. I ask that you pass this email to any of us that you may have listed in your emails. I will forward any contact infromation you send. PM me here and I will respond ASAP.
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William D. Tyra, III Retired USMC Colonel William D. Tyra, III, Col., USMC (Ret.), nickname “Jatoâ€, age 58, of Trumbull, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 in St. Vincent Medical Center. Born on December 20, 1951 in Pasadena, TX, he was a son of Mary Jane Stanton Tyra of San Antonio, TX, and the late William D. Tyra, Jr. He was currently a Pilot for American Airlines and previously served as Senior Vice President of the Western CT Military Officers Association. Col. Tyra was a member of the Board of Directors of CT Center for Patient Safety, a cause that was close to his heart. Serving 26 years in the USMC , he was a C-130 Pilot, Squadron Commander of…
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My son was promoted BLZ to E-4 and was selected Moody AFB Airman of the Year 2009. He is a Combat Medic.
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My daughter Jade, checking out her first C-130 in Sana'a Yemen.
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Well, I have to let everyone know that I am the proud father of a removed cancerous prostate. I had an elevated PSA, so that led to a biopsy, and then surgery yesterday. The surgery was done up here in Seattle by a well known urologist that performs the procedure with the Davinci robotic aid, using 5 small holes and a stereo lens camera. He told me that everything went excellent, and I will make a full recovery. Play on guys, and have your PSA checked!!!
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Cuz... I did!!!:)
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My novel, The Cave, is back in print. It's based on my experiences with the C-130 FAC/Flare mission over Laos in 1966, combined with my cave exploring experiences when I lived in Kentucky. You can order a copy direct at http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=9981. My page for it is at www.sammcgowan.com/thecave.html.
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I just heard that Carl Henn (Preacher) passed. He was 86. Bob
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Clawson L. Messer, age 73, took his final flight at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. His last battle was with lung cancer and he fought the good fight. He was surrounded by his two sons, loving wife of 49 years and other family. Chief Master Sgt. Messer retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1984 after proudly serving for 30 years. His last assignment was at Hurlburt Field with the 8th Special Operations Squadron as Chief Loadmaster and Superintendent of Operations. He delivered the Daily News from 1988 to 2003 and was awarded Carrier of the Year. He was a man who loved his family and friends. He liked to fish, hunt, was a Boy Scout leader, coached Little League baseball and …
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These are three guys I knew at Pope and haven't hear from, this would have been between Oct 73 to Feb 77. SSgt then - Jimmy Noell Sgt then - Sam Mitchell MSgt then - Morris from Altoona, Pa originally.
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Is there anyone who might have served with the 50th Red Devils around 1968 and would have known a Tom Lee? If so, would you also know whether he's still with us and possibly how to contact him?
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Hello folks, a firm involved in military training needs quickly KC130J Pilot Instructors ( or former pilot instructors). PM me if you are intrested.
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Hey Old Fart, happy friggin' birthday. Drawing Social Security yet? Better get it before it all goes away. Don R.
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Military Vets eat at Applebee's free on 11 Nov 2009 ck out http://applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
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